Research Survey Questionnaire This survey will assist me in my research to determine if there is a real gender difference in learning and

play amongst preschool children in my family childcare. Please feel free to use additional paper. Thanks in advance for your cooperation. 1. What are your views about preschool activities?

2.

As a parent do you believe there is a gender difference in preschool learning style or play?

Please explain.

3.

Which type of instruction do you believe boys do better with (teacher directed/self-directed)?

Please select one and explain.

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Which of the above do you believe stands true for girl? Please explain.

5.

Do you feel boys do better with movement or stationary activities? Please explain.

6.

How would you answer this about a girl? Please explain.

7.

How do you feel about gender specific toys?

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Do you believe the opposite sex can play with these toys? Yes/No

9.

What strategies do you use when your child wants to play with something for the opposite

gender? e.g. If your son wants to play with the doll baby and pocketbook what would your response be?

10.

Are these choices encouraged or discouraged? Why?

11.

Does your child really have equal rights?

12.

Are you aware of rough and tumble play?

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Who do you believe participates in this form of play more, Boys/girls? Why?

14.

Does child have an opportunity for active/physical time at home? Please explain and how often.

e.g. Is time allotted for your child to get the wiggles out?

15.

Do you monitor your child's engagement during activities? Please explain how.

16.

When is your child's most active time whether it is positive or negative? Please supply

examples.

17.

What are your child's favorite activities at home?

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How do they behave at home and what is your response to their behavior at home?

19.

Do you have a way to redirect your child when they display undesirable behavior?

20.

Do you understand your child's trigger points?

21.

Do you set clear rules for your child to follow? Do you reinforce these rules?